China Issues Threat Warning Over Iris Scan Crypto, Worldcoin in Focus
China's Ministry of State Security has raised alarms about emerging risks associated with iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiatives. The advisory specifically highlights potential threats to national security and personal data privacy, though it avoids naming Worldcoin directly.
The warning comes amid growing global scrutiny of biometric data collection in crypto projects. Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly attentive to how blockchain ventures handle sensitive personal information.